Uppity

Author: Bill White
Stars: 3
Review by: BobBookWorm
Destination: The world of Major League Baseball

Written by a local resident (Chalfont PA), details early life and the racism pervasive in the South at the time.  Continuing through his major league career for 13 seasons, and his role as Phil Rizzuto's sidekick on the Yankee broadcasts.  Great insight into Bart Giamatti former Commissioner and father of the actor Paul.  Great inside stories about the Scooter.  Finally explores racism that still exists in the executive suites of Major League Baseball and the elimination of the role of the Commissioner of Baseball.  A good reminder to those who forget including me.